1996 Honda Prelude Review

1996 Honda Prelude is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 174.80 in length and 50.80 in height. Made in Japan, 1996 Honda Prelude has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,655 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1996 Honda Prelude. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 22 on highways.

Make: Honda
Model: Prelude
Trims Available: 3
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $22,655 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
Tires: 205/55R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Honda Prelude 1996 Trims

1996 Honda Prelude Si

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY

1996 Honda Prelude VTEC

Engine: 2.2L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 City / 26 HWY

1996 Honda Prelude S

Engine: 2.2L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 27 - 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JHMBB2250TC002419
  • JHMBB2250TC004638
  • JHMBB2251TC000243
  • JHMBB2159TC005773
  • JHMBB2151TC000227
  • JHMBB2151TC004357
  • JHMBB2155TC005852
  • JHMBB2157TC000586
  • JHMBB2157TC003326
  • JHMBB2159TC001402
  • JHMBB2252TC001062
  • JHMBB2255TC002982
  • JHMBB2258TC001227
  • JHMBB2258TC002216
  • JHMBB2259TC001348
  • JHMBB2259TC002337
  • JHMBB2153TC005025
  • JHMBB2150TC005337
  • JHMBB2156TC003446
  • JHMBB2156TC005567
  • JHMBB2256TC001176
  • JHMBB225XTC003061
  • JHMBB2154TC000660
  • JHMBB2154TC001288
  • JHMBB2153TC004358
  • JHMBB2252TC003779
  • JHMBB2254TC004948
  • JHMBB2150TC003183

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E025000 started on /Date(1142917200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E049000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall 06E060000 started on /Date(1151553600000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Recall 08E050000 started on /Date(1218427200000-0400)/.

Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Recall 99V069000 started on /Date(926308800000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

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If you consider used 1996 Honda Prelude look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1996 Honda Prelude’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 21 - 22 miles, which is lower then 1995 Honda Prelude.

The 1996 Honda Prelude is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 1996 Honda Prelude that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1996 Honda Prelude is its excellent fuel economy. 1996 Honda Prelude has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 21 - 22/26 - 27 mpg city/highway.

Honda All models of 1996

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$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Civic

$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Del Sol

$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Odyssey

$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Passport

$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Prelude

$19,960 - $25,880
21 - 22 City / 26 - 27 HWY
3 Trims
4
0
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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